Development Officer - Long-Term Care Foundation at Lourdes-Noreen McKeen | West Palm Beach, FL

Development Officer - Long-Term Care Foundation

West Palm Beach, FL (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years exp

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Shape the fundraising engine by aligning board priorities with donor strategy, running a full-cycle development plan, and turning data into action for major gifts and grants.

Ownership: Fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and campaign/event execution across individuals, corporates, and foundations.
Audience & Channels: Prospective donors and volunteers, with in-person and written communications tied to calendar-driven events.
Analytics & Compliance: Data-driven progress tracking, grant reporting, and adherence to fundraising standards and ethics.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Work with the Lourdes Foundation Board to establish fundraising priorities and strategies.
Collaborate with the Administrative Team to develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans to achieve goals and support organizational objectives.
Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and other funding sources.
Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events, campaigns, and special initiatives.
Develop an organization-wide calendar of events and supporting administrative timeline.
Identify and recommend volunteers for event leadership and committee work.
Manage donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgment, recognition, communications.
Coordinate with Carmelite Finance team for proper management of donated funds.
Prepare fundraising materials, including grant proposals, sponsorship packages, and donor communications.
Utilize data and analytics to track progress, evaluate performance, and make data-driven decisions.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development.
Bachelor's degree.
Proven history of success in soliciting and securing major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Experience writing grants.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency in donor database management and fundraising software.
Knowledge of fundraising best practices, regulations, and ethical standards.